New youth programs launched

At select Hurricanes home games, a youth team (ages 5 to
13) will be recognized as the Hurricane Buddies team of the night
presented by McDonald's.

All team members will receive a game ticket, team photo for
autographs, McDonald's treat, an individual introduction and the
opportunity to stand on-field with Southwestern players during the
opening ceremonies of the game at Hurricane or Lady ‘Canes
Field.

There is no charge to be involved. Teams are simply selected
on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Coaches or parents can sign-up their youth team by
completing and submitting the online form (baseball
click here / softball
click here). Both forms are also available on each team's
home page at www.gswcanes.com. Interested
parties my also contact Keith Michlig at (229) 931-2217 for more
information.

With some youth teams not yet assigned or playing in 2009,
parents are encouraged to bring last year's team out to the
ballpark.

The first baseball date available is Saturday, March 7.
The first softball date available is Saturday, March 14.